the concubine's attic
4.5 x 6.5 oval gouache on illustration board.
I've had actual humans haunting my sketches for a while but none have made it into a painting for a long time. I don't know why, but I've had a hard time making them fit into narratives---sometimes their presence seems so forced and pointless--and my little long-necked baddies always seem more fit for the job. Anyway, here's a good complicated narrative, including a human.
I may continue to be under the radar for a while, but it's only because I'm cooking up Very Special Things. One of these selfsame things is lurking in this piece; it can barely wait to come to fruition.
Whoh. Yes, I dont see alot of humans in your work (at least what I've been keeping up with!) This is incredibly striking.
I love your boldness!
Posted by: chickengirl | June 17, 2008 at 20:32
Astounding! This is such a phenomenal piece-I'm so glad I stumbled upon the link to your site (from Monster Brains). If this is ever offered as a print, I would be very interested in purchasing one!
Posted by: Gentress Myrrh | June 27, 2008 at 01:30
thank you guys!
Gentress-- I think that it might be a good candidate, I will definitely keep this site updated with any news of that.
Posted by: Allison Sommers | June 27, 2008 at 10:18